Janome DC4030 Sewing Machine

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Product Review

GHRI RATING:

4.4

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About GHRI Ratings

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Pros

Produces quality stitches on various fabrics

Produces quality stitches on multiple layers

Easy to thread the machine and wind the bobbin

Automatic needle threader is easy to use

Easy to change the presser foot

Easy-to-use interface

Has a start/stop button which will allow you to sew without pushing the pedal

Will give you warning messages if something is wrong

Cons

Pedal slides on bare floor

Had to adjust tension a lot for buttonhole

Testers found the DC4030 intuitive, noting that it was easy to learn how to use

Testers found the DC4030 intuitive, noting that it was easy to learn how to use. The interface is very readable and the simple buttons that have just two stitches. Each allows for quick stitch selection. janome.comBest for:Intermediate

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